Compare cities in Indiana
Compare 7 metro profiles in Indiana, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Indiana metros to compare
- #1
Indianapolis, IN
Cost/climate 72, Work 83, Daily life 50, Community 62. ACS rent $1,081/mo; safety 63/100.
- #2
Lafayette, IN
Cost/climate 79, Work 78, Daily life 44, Community 47. ACS rent $1,004/mo; safety 55/100.
- #3
South Bend, IN
Cost/climate 82, Work 76, Daily life 31, Community 52. ACS rent $958/mo; safety 55/100.
- #4
Fort Wayne, IN
Cost/climate 79, Work 76, Daily life 36, Community 49. ACS rent $922/mo; safety 55/100.
- #5
Elkhart, IN
Cost/climate 80, Work 78, Daily life 29, Community 42. ACS rent $945/mo; safety 55/100.
- #6
Terre Haute, IN
Cost/climate 79, Work 75, Daily life 38, Community 35. ACS rent $833/mo; safety 55/100.
- #7
Evansville, IN
Cost/climate 70, Work 77, Daily life 40, Community 38. ACS rent $908/mo; safety 55/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Indiana: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Social Security benefits are exempt from Indiana income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Generally taxable | Private pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are taxable at the low flat rate (2.95% in 2026, scheduled to fall); military retirement pay is fully exempt. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Over-65 Credit (up to $150/yr) plus Over-65 Circuit Breaker Credit; the prior Over-65 deduction was repealed effective the 1/1/2025 assessment date (SEA 1-2025). Income caps (~$60k single/$70k joint AGI); no assessed-value cap. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Indiana revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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